shelter

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If you are in need of shelter and seeking assistance, visit click here.

If you are in need of immediate drop-in shelter assistance, visit Healing Transitions women’s campus at 3304 Glen Royal Rd.  or St. Johns Metropolitan Community Church 510 S. Harrington St on non-white flag nights from 7pm-8am.

about the helen wright center

An emergency shelter for single, adult women experiencing homelessness without children in their custody.

The HWCW is a low-barrier emergency shelter that offers safe shelter and provides for the basic needs of single women experiencing homelessness.  More importantly, we are a safe and supportive environment offering a structured opportunity to regain self-sufficiency and independence.

Sometimes people need support on their path to independent living, meaning we think creatively about how to move someone from homelessness to housing. The path might look different, but something that remains true is that housing is always the solution to homelessness.

 

we provide more than just housing assistance

With a focus on the establishment of well-defined goals and objectives, women are offered an opportunity to break the cycle of homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency through intensive case management services and on-site services.

At HWCW, we are dedicated to removing potential barriers to permanent housing by offering referrals to local mental and physical healthcare providers. Our healthcare navigators are committed to assisting clients with securing health insurance coverage, applying for North Carolina benefits, and accessing prescription assistance options.

We are pleased to offer a complimentary workforce development certification course, “Career Skills to Succeed,” through Wake Tech Community College. This program empowers participants to enhance their education and earning potential, reducing the likelihood of returning to homelessness. Additionally, we provide classes in essential life skills, including financial literacy, resume writing, interview techniques, and career coaching. Financial assistance is also available for workforce development certificate courses.

Rapid rehousing is a housing intervention that emphasizes housing search, relocation services, and short-term rental assistance to move people as rapidly as possible into permanent housing. We are able to offer financial assistance with security deposits, utility deposits and rent through our rapid exit program.